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ICB001: ANIMAL HEALTH PROGRAM

Lead secretome-based therapeutic candidate for market authorization

A first-in-class acellular regenerative biologic 

ICB001 is the lead product candidate developed by iC BIOSOLUTIONS. 
It is a concentrated, acellular secretome, designed to modulate inflammation and support tissue regeneration through the bioactive signals naturally released by stem cells. 

As the first clinical application of the iC BIOSOLUTIONS secretome platform, ICB001 establishes a new class of regenerative biologics that overcomes the limitations of traditional cell-based therapies. 

Product type
Acellular secretome-based biologic

Product scope 
A versatile secretome-based biologic designed to address selected chronic inflammatory conditions across multiple veterinary species through indication-specific development programs. 

First indication
Reduction of lameness associated with non-septic joint diseases in horses.

Clinical use & administration
Off-the-shelfstable product for local administration.

Therapeutic class
First-in-class secretome-based regenerative biologic.

Why secretome, not stem cells

A biologic designed for clinical & industrial translation

ICB001 is an acellular secretome-based therapeutic that delivers the bioactive signals responsible for the therapeutic effects of stem cells, but in a controlled, standardized, and reproducible format. 

This design enables the biological benefits of stemcell signaling to be transformed into a product compatible with clinical use, scalable manufacturing, and regulatory requirements. 

A manufacturing approach
built for scalability & compliance

ICB001 is manufactured using the iC BIOSOLUTIONS proprietary development platform, combining: 

  • GMP-compliant cell banks 
  • Controlled production processes 
  • Rigorous quality control

     

This approach ensures consistent product quality, scalable manufacturing, and alignment with regulatory standards across development stages. 

Key attributes

Safety by design
A cellular composition derived from GMP-compliant stem cell banks, minimizing the risks associated with administrating viable cells.

Consistent potency and composition
Controlled production ensures reproducible secretome profiles and reliable therapeutic activity. 

Clinical and operational simplicity 
An off-the-shelf, shelf-stable formulation enables straightforward storage, handling, and administration. 

iCB001 MECHANISM OF ACTION

Mechanism of action

ICB001 acts through paracrine regenerative signaling, modulating key biological pathways involved in inflammation control and tissue recovery.

Its activity is based by: 

  • Immunomodulation of the local inflammatory environment, promoting a balanced immune response 
  • Activation of endogenous repair mechanisms, supporting tissue regeneration and functional recovery 
  • Restoration of tissue homeostasis, helping resolve chronic inflammatory processes
     

These mechanisms are highly conserved across mammalian species and tissues, supporting both the translational relevance of the equine clinical models and the broad applicability secretome-based therapeutics. 

FIRST INDICATION & MARKET-AUTHORIZATION PATHWAY

First indication:
equine joint diseases

Why Equine Joint diseases?

Equine joint diseases, including osteoarthritis, represent a major unmet medical need, with limited disease-modifying treatment options.  

Starting in equine medicine enables: 

  • Clinical validation of therapeutic efficacy of ICB001 in a naturally occurring disease ​
  • Establishment of regulatory and market proof-of-concept for this new therapeutic class
  • Structured expansion to additional indications and species, supported by the versatility of the product

Clinical development status & market-authorization pathway

ICB001 is currently advancing through clinical development in horses, with studies designed to support regulatory approval in veterinary medicine.

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